The profession of vows comes as a Jesuit completes his first two years of formation in the novitiate and signifies his “entrance into religious life in a vowed way and his commitment to the Society of Jesus,” says Jesuit Father Dave Godleski, delegate for formation and Jesuit life at the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the U.S.

These seven men have experienced a wide-ranging introduction to Jesuit ministries. They have all taken part in the 30-day Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola and have had intensive training in Spanish. Next, they each deepened their faith while providing spiritual support for the sick and dying at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. Finally, each novice immersed himself into the fabric of one of our Jesuit schools.

Unlike most other religious orders, the Society of Jesus’ first vows are perpetual, meaning the man is promising to spend the rest of his life living out poverty, chastity and obedience. For other religious orders, first vows are usually temporary, lasting about two to three years.

With their time at the novitiate complete, these Jesuits will move on to philosophy studies in the U.S. or Canada, either as a scholastic on the path to be ordained to the priesthood or as a Jesuit brother.

Nov. 14, 2018 – The cause for the beatification of Fr. Pedro Arrupe, SJ, has begun, according to a letter Fr. Arturo Sosa, SJ, superior of the Society of Jesus, sent to Jesuits today. Read more about this story from America Media.

The video recording of our workshop for spiritual directors, held on Nov. 3, 2018, is now available. Rev. David McCallum, SJ, offered the second part of his presentation titled "Adult Psychological Development and Spiritual Maturity: Ignatian Spirituality Across the Life Cycle, Part II."

Our tenth CLA cohort in New York City will complete the program this spring! Since we began there a decade ago, we have expanded to eight more cities, and during that time nearly 500 people have completed CLA.

Sept. 7, 2018 - In his September prayer video, Pope Francis asked us in joining him in praying for the young people in Africa. "Let us pray that young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries.”

Aug. 20, 2018 - On October 20-21, 2018, join fellow Jesuit educated grads for Jesuit Friends and Alumni Sunday. The Masses will feature a reception afterward, where attendees can learn about volunteer programs, spiritual development opportunities and other ways to take part in the many offerings of Jesuit ministries.

Aug. 6, 2018 - In his August prayer video, Pope Francis spoke on the treasure of families. “Together, let us ask Jesus that any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.”